One Nation One Election: Cost, Viability & Federalism

It is generally remarked that India is perennially in election mode. The country witnesses elections to about 5-7 State Assemblies every year. Adding to this the elections held to panchayats, municipalities, bye elections, etc. the number of elections would increase substantially per year. Such frequent electoral cycles negatively impact administrative and developmental activities in the poll bound regions.

  • Thus a serious need has been felt to evolve a mechanism for ending this frequent cycle of elections. Law Commission has also recommended holding simultaneous elections to state assemblies and the Parliament. The President and Prime Minister have also pitched their support for ....
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